Robinhood’s Q2 Misses on Key Metrics — But Investors Shrug It Off
TradingKey – Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) delivered a strong overall Q2 performance, yet several key indicators fell short of expectations — a fact the market largely overlooked.
On Wednesday (ET), Robinhood released its Q2 2025 earnings after the bell. The stock initially surged over 3%, but quickly reversed, ending the session down nearly 1%.
Headline Numbers Beat Expectations
Robinhood posted impressive year-over-year growth across core financial metrics:
- Total Revenue: $989 million (+45% YoY)
- Net Income: $386 million (+105% YoY)
- EPS: $0.42 (+100% YoY)
All three figures exceeded Wall Street estimates, driven by strong product velocity and crypto expansion.
Key Metrics Missed — But Ignored
Despite the headline beat, several important performance indicators came in below expectations:
- Crypto Trading Revenue: $160 million vs. $168 million expected
- Equity Trading Revenue: $66 million vs. $69 million expected
- Monthly Active Users (MAUs): 12.8 million vs. 14.25 million forecast
- Operating Expenses: $550 million, up 12% YoY, driven by Bitstamp acquisition costs
These misses suggest slower user growth and weaker trading activity, yet the market reaction remained muted.
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